Wednesday, May 15, 2013

5 Minute Face, 5 Products

1. Foundation/Powder.
I've been a fan of MAC Studio Fix since high school. MAC is one of the few brands that actually makes a shade light enough for my fair complexion (N3). This evens out redness, conceals any blemishes I might have and creates a flawless canvas for any other makeup I apply.

2. Gloss.
I always apply this last. Of course I'll take it with me for reapplication. Red light? Save yourself some time (and product) and wait 'til then for the first swipe. I have a lippie from every brand under the sun but use Revlon and Chanel the most.

3. Brows.
Well-groomed brows shape the entire face. If your eyebrow situation is in check you still look natural but put together. If we're only talking one product, go with a pencil that has a built-in spooly. When I really take the time to make my brows look their best, it's a bit of a process: base, pencil, spooly, powder, spooly, seal. If you were in a pinch, you could also use this item as an eyeliner.

5. Bronzer/Blush/Highlighter.
Depending on your coloring, this is a good choice for one of the five products. Because I'm so pale, if I'm only doing one product, I'd choose NARS Laguna Bronzer. I'm not much of a "bronzer girl" but without any eyeshadow, a bit of color helps me. Ideally, I'd find a bronzer/blush/highlighter trio like Physicians Formula Shimmer Strip in Waikiki. You could also use that for eyeshadow. But if I'm going for a more natural, no fuss look (5 minutes!), a bit of flat bronzer lightly dusted over the cheekbones and eyes wakes the skin up just enough.

Now Playing: "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe" by Kendrick Lamar
*When the song is over, you better be done with that face ;)

I'm living life in beautiful Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I hold a journalism degree from West Virginia University. I have worked in television news, fashion marketing, PR, and cosmetic sales. My love for writing and sharing with the world my various passions is strong. One of my many ambitions is to be published and continue creating in the fields of digital and print media, literature and film. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, going to concerts, reading, following Pittsburgh sports and traveling as often as possible. Some of my favorite things include beauty, style, architecture, books, tarot and astrology, thrifting and my shih-tzu, Ireland. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you!